NRS 405.201 – Definitions.

As used in NRS 405.201 to 405.204, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Accessory road” means any way established over public lands between 1866 and 1976 pursuant to section 8 of chapter 262, 14 Stat. 253 (1866), former 43 U.S.C. § 932, as to which general public use or enjoyment before 1976 is not […]

NRS 405.202 – Accessory roads: Use and maintenance; fee prohibited; immunity of state and local governments from liability arising from use.

1. Wherever an accessory road crosses public land, the accessory road is open to: (a) Raisers of livestock in maintaining their herds; (b) Any public utility in maintaining, constructing or operating any of its facilities; and (c) The use of the general public. 2. The State and the respective local governments have no duty to […]

NRS 405.203 – Accessory roads: Closure or restriction of use.

1. The State Forester Firewarden or the board of directors of a fire protection district may temporarily close or restrict the use of an accessory road when the danger of fire arising from use of the road so requires. The closure or restricted use may not restrict, impede or preclude the use of the road […]

NRS 405.204 – Legislative findings and declaration; action by Attorney General authorized; duty to develop, maintain and assist in implementation of legal protocol.

1. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that: (a) Formalizing and finalizing title to accessory roads and public roads is necessary for the State and its counties to protect proper authority over, continued access to and multiple uses on federally administered lands; and (b) The public interest of the State of Nevada is served by […]